Pedestrian dies after being struck by train in Denver

DENVER, CO. - MARCH 6: A light rail station is open again after it was shut down for nearly two hours Wednesday morning after a man was struck and critically injured by a train in Denver, March 6, 2013. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)

A man died hours after he stumbled and fell into the path of a light rail train in Denver early Wednesday.

Medical Examiner spokeswoman Michelle Weiss-Samaras said the man's identity is still unconfirmed.

Denver police shut down the station for about two hours after the 4:50 a.m. incident at the West 10th Avenue and Osage Street station to investigate. The man was taken to Denver Health Medical Center, where he died nearly eight hours later.

Police Det. John White said police checked videotape to confirm what happened. Police also spoke with witnesses who were on the train or at the station at the time.

Police said they do not suspect foul play; an investigation showed the victim stumbled and fell in front of the train.

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